The sixth season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 17, 2008; the first results show was a double-elimination episode airing on March 25, 2008. The show followed the format of previous seasons, with 12 couples. On May 6, 2008 DWTS had a special two-hour edition to commemorate its 100th episode. Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris returned as hosts. Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli all returned as judges.